What does triumph mean?
Definitions for triumph
ˈtraɪ əmf, -ʌmftri·umph
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word triumph.
Princeton's WordNet
victory, triumphnoun
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
"a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense"
triumphverb
the exultation of victory
prevail, triumphverb
prove superior
"The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
wallow, rejoice, triumphverb
be ecstatic with joy
gloat, triumph, crowverb
dwell on with satisfaction
exuberate, exult, rejoice, triumph, jubilateverb
to express great joy
"Who cannot exult in Spring?"
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
TRIUMPHnoun
Etymology: triumphus, Lat. triomphe, Fr.
Hence will I drag thee headlong by the heels
Unto a dunghil, which shall be thy grave;
And there cut off thy most ungracious head,
Which I will bear in triumph to the king. William Shakespeare.In ancient times the triumphs of the generals from victory, and the great donatives upon disbanding the armies, were things able to enflame all mens courage. Francis Bacon.
Sublime with expectation when to see
In triumph issuing forth their glorious chief. John Milton.Hercules, from Spain,
Arriv’d in triumph, from Geryon slain. John Dryden, Æn.Eros has
Packt cards with Cæsar, and false play’d my glory
Unto an enemy’s triumph. William Shakespeare, Ant. and Cleopatra.Each order bright
Sung triumph, and him sung victorious king. John Milton.Turn arcs of triumph to a garden-gate. Alexander Pope.
If fools admire, or whining coxcombs toast,
The vain coquets the trifling triumphs boast. Logie .Great triumph and rejoicing was in heav’n. John Milton.
To Triumphverb
Etymology: triumpho, Lat. triompher, Fr.
The triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment. Job xx. 5.
Your victory, alas, begets my fears;
Can you not then triumph without my tears. Dryden.This great commander sought many times to persuade Solyman to forbear to use his forces any farther against the Christians, over whom he had sufficiently triumphed, and turn them upon the Persians. Richard Knolles, Hist. of the Turks.
Then all this earthy grossness quit,
Attir’d with stars, we shall for ever sit,
Triumphing over death, and chance, and time. John Milton.There fix thy faith and triumph o’er the world;
For who can help, or who can save besides? Nicholas Rowe.While blooming youth and gay delight
Sit on thy rosey cheeks confest,
Thou hast, my dear, undoubted right
To triumph o’er this destin’d breast. Matthew Prior.How ill beseeming is it in thy sex
To triumph, like an Amazonian trull. William Shakespeare.Sorrow on all the pack of you,
That triumph thus upon my misery. William Shakespeare.Our grand foe,
Who now triumphs, and in th’ excess of joy
Sole reigning, holds the tyranny of heav’n. John Milton.
Wikipedia
Triumph
Triumph is a song by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, from their 1997 album Wu-Tang Forever. It was released as the lead single from the album in February 1997. The song does not have a chorus, instead, solely consisting of an intro and interlude by Ol' Dirty Bastard and verses from the other eight Wu-Tang members and associate (and future member) Cappadonna. It is the only Wu-Tang song featuring all members.
ChatGPT
triumph
Triumph refers to a great and significant victory, achievement, or success, often achieved after a difficult struggle or against all odds. It can also refer to the great joy or exultation that comes from such a victory or achievement. In a broader sense, it may also refer to a feeling or display of superiority, mastery or conquest.
Webster Dictionary
Triumphnoun
a magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy
Triumphnoun
hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant
Triumphnoun
a state of joy or exultation for success
Triumphnoun
success causing exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge
Triumphnoun
a trump card; also, an old game at cards
Triumphnoun
to celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation
Triumphnoun
to obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail
Triumphnoun
to be prosperous; to flourish
Triumphnoun
to play a trump card
Triumphverb
to obtain a victory over; to prevail over; to conquer. Also, to cause to triumph
Wikidata
Triumph
Triumph is a Canadian hard rock power trio that was popular in the late 1970s through the 1980s. Between the band's 16 albums and DVDs, Triumph has received 18 gold and 9 platinum awards in Canada and the United States. Triumph was nominated for multiple Juno Awards, including Group of the Year Award in 1979, 1985, 1986 and 1987. Like their fellow Canadians Rush, Triumph began building their reputation across North America as a live band, peaking in the early to mid-1980s. The band was formed by Toronto music veterans Gil Moore, Mike Levine, and Rik Emmett in 1975.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Triumph
trī′umf, n. in ancient Rome, a solemn procession in honour of a victorious general: joy for success: victory: (Shak.) a trump card.—v.i. to celebrate a victory with pomp: to rejoice for victory: to obtain victory: to be prosperous: to boast, exult (with over): (Shak.) to shine brightly.—v.t. (Milt.) to boast over.—adj. Trium′phal, pertaining to triumph: used in celebrating victory.—n. (Milt.) a token of victory.—adj. Trium′phant, celebrating or rejoicing for a triumph: expressing joy for success: victorious.—adv. Trium′phantly.—n. Trī′umpher.—adv. Trī′umphingly, in a triumphing manner: with triumph or exultation.—Triumphal arch, an arch erected in connection with the triumph of a Roman general, any decorative arch in public rejoicings, &c.—Church triumphant (see Church). [L. triumphus; akin to Gr. thriambos, a hymn to Bacchus.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
triumph
(Lat. triumphus). Was the name given in ancient Rome to the public honor bestowed on a general who had been successful in war. It consisted in a solemn procession along the Via Sacra up to the Capitol, where sacrifice was offered Jupiter. The victor sat in a chariot, drawn by four horses,—his captives marching before, his troops following behind. Certain conditions had to be fulfilled before a triumph could be enjoyed, and it was the business of the senate to see that these were enforced. Under the empire, generals serving abroad were considered to be the emperor’s lieutenants, and therefore, however successful in their wars, they had no claim to a triumph. They received instead triumphal decorations, and other rewards. The oration, or lesser triumph, differs from the greater chiefly in these respects; that the imperator entered the city on foot, clad in the simple toga prætexta of a magistrate, that he bore no sceptre, was not preceded by the senate and a flourish of trumpets, nor followed by victorious troops, but only by the equites and the populace, and that the ceremonies were concluded by the sacrifice of a sheep instead of a bull. The ovation, it is scarcely necessary to add, was granted when the success, though considerable, did not fulfill the conditions specified for a triumph.
triumph
To obtain victory; to meet with success.
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'triumph' in Nouns Frequency: #1882
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of triumph in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of triumph in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of triumph in a Sentence
If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort.
A man's downfall can be traced back to a woman, just as his triumph can also be attributed to her. A virtuous wife uplifts her husband, whereas an arrogant one brings about his downfall. Thus, wives, lay the foundation of your homes with virtue and strength, while men, stay committed and focused rather than seeking fleeting pleasures.
The triumph today is really a lesson from Sujitno and his family, never give up. Never back down. Never give up, because the fight is worth it.
Today every invention is received with a cry of triumph which soon turns into a cry of fear.
Europe is spreading its wings. In freedom. In prosperity. And in peace. It is a truly proud moment for the European Union. It is a triumph for liberty and democracy. To our new members I say: “Warmly welcome to our family”. Our new Europe is born.
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- انتصارArabic
- triumftog, sejrsceremoni, sejre, triumfere, triumfDanish
- Triumph, triumphierenGerman
- θρίαμβος, θριαμβεύωGreek
- triumfoEsperanto
- triunfar, triunfoSpanish
- پیروزیPersian
- voitonriemu, triunfi, voitto, voitonjuhla, triumfi, valtti, menestyä, riemuvoitto, riemusaatto, voittaaFinnish
- triompher, triompheFrench
- buaIrish
- triunfarGalician
- diadalmenet, diadal, örömujjongás, diadalmoskodik, győzedelmeskedikHungarian
- հաղթանակ, տրիումֆArmenian
- trionfare, trionfoItalian
- נצחוןHebrew
- 勝利, 勝ち誇る, 偉業を成す, 大勝利を成す, 凱旋, 意気揚々, 偉業Japanese
- ტრიუმფიGeorgian
- 勝利, 승리Korean
- triumphumLatin
- विजयMarathi
- triumfere, triumfNorwegian
- triomf, triomferenDutch
- triumfNorwegian Nynorsk
- triunfar, triunfoPortuguese
- haylliyQuechua
- victorie, învinge, triumf, triumfaRomanian
- победа, торжество, ликование, триумфRussian
- triumfSwedish
- வெற்றிTamil
- విజయంTelugu
- ชัยThai
- zaferTurkish
- levikodagolädVolapük
- 勝利Chinese
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